Tuesday, October 6, 2026

Editorial: Punishing Fuel Taxes

Global oil prices may be beyond Islamabad's control, but piling taxes onto them is a choice entirely of its own making

Editorial: Unnecessary Court Order

Imran Khan’s medical treatment should not require court intervention, especially when the government needs détente rather than political confrontation to tackle national challenges

Editorial: The Perpetual Experiment

Mohsin Naqvi’s call for new ‘administrative units’ paves the way for yet another ‘experiment’ in Pakistan

News roundup of the top Pakistani stories

P.M. Announces Fuel Subsidy for Small Vehicles

Scheme grants Rs. 100/liter relief on 20 liters/month to motorcycles, rickshaws, and Rs. 100/liter relief on 30 liters/month for cars up 800cc

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Government Raises Petrol Price by Re. 0.88/liter, Lowers Diesel by Rs. 1.88/liter

Applicable for Oct. 6, latest revision under daily price fixation mechanism brings retail price of petrol to Rs. 393.64/liter, diesel to Rs. 397.76/liter

U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres to Visit Pakistan from Oct. 6-8

Foreign Office says U.N. chief visiting country on invitation of foreign minister, adding tour reflects Pakistan’s support for multilateralism with U.N.

NCCIA Establishes ‘Special Units’ against Fake News

Agency’s DG has directed making complaints, verification system more people-friendly

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